Shakeology is certified low glycemic.

Why its 24 GI rating matters to you.

The results are in. Shakeology ® is now certified low glycemic. It’s another stamp of approval that Shakeology is good for you. But that’s
not all. Shakeology came in at just 24 on the glycemic index (GI). A number that’s very low and something to be excited about.

What’s the glycemic index?

Simply put, the glycemic index is a way to measure how carbohydrates react in your blood. When you eat carbs, your blood sugar
level rises anywhere from a little to a lot. The GI uses a scale of 0 to 100, with higher numbers given to foods that cause the most
rapid rise in blood sugar.
Blood Glucose Concentrations
6.5
High blood sugar drives your body

Blood Glucose Levels (mmol/L)

to produce more insulin. 6.0 =Shakeology

5.5
=White Bread
High-GI foods cause the body to produce higher levels of insulin, but
sometimes too much. This gives you an energy burst known as a “sugar 5.0

rush.” It feels good at first, but then your blood sugar drops rapidly to 4.5
lower than normal levels, known as a “crash.” Eating low-GI foods is a
smart way to avoid the “sugar rush” and “sugar crash” cycle. And they’re 4.0

good for you because they stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels. 3.5
0 60 120
Time (minutes)
Here’s why.
Foods with a high GI (above 70) include white bread, pretzels, potatoes, and most processed foods. Eating these foods triggers a rapid
rise in blood sugar and insulin levels, which:
• Encourages your body to store fat
• Creates a cycle of hunger pangs and feeling unsatisfied
• Causes an energy crash that leaves you irritated and tired
• Can lead to high blood pressure, fluid retention, and diabetes

Foods with a low GI (under 55) include broccoli, oatmeal, peanuts, and Shakeology. Consuming these foods helps stabilize blood sugar
and insulin levels, which:
• Increases levels of glycogen, a hormone that causes body fat to be burned
• Helps satisfy feelings of hunger
• Helps balance moods
• Reduces the risk of heart disease, helps control diabetes, and positively affects the aging process*

GLYCEMIC INDEX RANGE

CORNFLAKES (GI=81) PINEAPPLE (GI=59) BROCCOLI (GI=10)

RICE CAKES (GI=82) SWEET POTATOES (GI=63) SHAKEOLOGY (GI=24)

PRETZELS (GI=83) WHITE RICE (GI=64) APPLES (GI=36)

BAKED POTATOES (GI=93) POPCORN (GI=65) ORANGES (GI=43)

HIGH (GI 70 or above) MEDIUM (GI 56-69) LOW (GI under 55)

As you can see, eating low-GI foods like Shakeology is good for you.
Believe it or not, Shakeology’s GI rating of 24 is much lower than most fruits, some vegetables, and pretty much every processed food
ever made. It helps keep your sugar levels in check while supplying nutrition that satisfies, energizes, and helps promote good health.*

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.